Medical Marijuana Access Act of 2015
Rationale
Transitioning to medical-only marijuana policy ensures safety by preventing youth access while maintaining regulated care for those in need.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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1
Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
National Liberal Alliance (NLA)
The National Liberal Alliance forges a future of unshaken pride and unbroken strength where every hand builds and every heart defends.
Core pillars
Teresa Vega
Activist · Age 51
A decorated veteran who traded her uniform for a political career, Teresa Vega combines battlefield discipline with a sharp media instinct to shape her party’s message with precision.
Timeline
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Draft9 December 2015
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Vote Open13 December 2015
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Vote Closed22 January 2016
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Did Not Become Law22 January 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 0 / 350 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 312 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative | 312 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Liberal Alliance (NLA) Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
FailedFor: 0 / 266 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 237 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative | 237 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Liberal Alliance (NLA) Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |